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Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
 Wisconsin's 2012 elections: • U.S. Senate • U.S. House • State Senate • State Assembly |
Wisconsin State Assembly were held in Wisconsin on November 6, 2012. All 99 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was June 1, 2012. The primary election day was August 14, 2012.
Incumbents retiring
| Name | Party | Current office |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Toles |  Democratic |
Assembly District 17 |
| Dan Meyer |  Republican |
Assembly District 34 |
| David Cullen | Democratic |
Assembly District 13 |
| Donna Seidel | Democratic |
Assembly District 85 |
| Elizabeth Coggs | Democratic |
Assembly District 10 |
| Jeff Fitzgerald | Republican |
Assembly District 39 |
| Karl Van Roy | Republican |
Assembly District 90 |
| Kelda Roys | Democratic |
Assembly District 81 |
| Louis Molepske, Jr. | Democratic |
Assembly District 71 |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic |
Assembly District 78 |
| Mark Radcliffe | Democratic |
Assembly District 92 |
| Michelle Litjens | Republican |
Assembly District 56 |
| Richard Spanbauer | Republican |
Assembly District 53 |
| Robert Turner | Democratic |
Assembly District 61 |
| Robert Ziegelbauer |  Non-partisan |
Assembly District 25 |
| Tamara Grigsby | Democratic |
Assembly District 18 |
| Tom Tiffany | Republican |
Assembly District 35 |
| Tony Staskunas | Democratic |
Assembly District 15 |
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Wisconsin State Assembly:
| Wisconsin State Assembly | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 39 | 39 | |
| Republican Party | 58 | 60 | |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 99 | 99 | |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Wisconsin in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state house races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 273 | $7,619,470 |
| 2008 | 245 | $8,861,602 |
| 2006 | 209 | $6,451,473 |
| 2004 | 232 | $6,098,873 |
| 2002 | 220 | $4,168,776 |
In 2010, the candidates for state assembly raised a total of $7,619,470 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were: [2]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $160,215 |
| Marek, John | $150,200 |
| Prestrud, Marv | $65,942 |
| Kapenga, Chris | $54,028 |
| Klenke, John | $50,317 |
| Wisconsin Republican Party | $43,734 |
| McDonald, Dari | $42,179 |
| Simonson, John Christian | $41,196 |
| Wisconsin Education Association Council | $36,250 |
| Wisconsin Dental Association | $29,789 |
Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Wisconsin
New maps were passed by the Republican-controlled legislature on July 19, 2011 and quietly signed by Gov. Scott Walker (R) on August 9, the day of six senate recall elections; the maps are expected to help them maintain majorities in both chambers, and the timing of the signing was suspect to Democrats, who accused Walker of obscuring his intentions. A federal lawsuit was filed by Democrats and later consolidated with another suit from an immigrant rights group; it sought to prevent the 2012 elections from being held with the new maps. Though the federal panel took Republicans to task for not acting transparently, it ruled that only two of 132 Assembly districts -- 8 and 9, both in Milwaukee with a Hispanic voting bloc -- could not stand.[3][4][5]
Qualifications
Section 6 of Article 4 of the Wisconsin Constitution states, "No person shall be eligible to the legislature who shall not have resided one year within the state, and be a qualified elector in the district which he may be chosen to represent."
List of candidates
District 1
August 14 Democratic primary:
- Arnie Johnsrud: 1,552
- Patrick Veeser: 1,582
August 14 GOP primary:
- Gary Bies Incumbent Bies first assumed office in 2001.
- Gary Bies
November 6 General election candidates:
- Patrick Veeser: 16,124
- Gary Bies: 16,993
District 2
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Andre Jacque Incumbent Jacque first assumed office in 2011.
- Andre Jacque
November 6 General election candidates:
- Larry Pruess: 12,033
- Andre Jacque: 17,082
District 3
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Al Ott: 4,576 Incumbent Ott first assumed office in 1987.
- Brandi Lefeber: 1,613
- Al Ott: 4,576
August 14 Independent Citizens of Wisconsin primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kole Oswald: 11,398
- Al Ott: 17,387
- Josh Young: 1,189
District 4
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Chad Weininger Incumbent Weininger first assumed office in 2011.
- Chad Weininger
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael Malcheski: 12,770
- Chad Weininger: 16,029
District 5
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Ryan Ferguson: 341
- Jeff McCabe: 532
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jim Steineke Incumbent Steineke first assumed office in 2011.
- Jim Steineke
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeff McCabe: 12,709
- Jim Steineke: 16,117
District 6
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Gary Tauchen Incumbent Tauchen first assumed office in 2007.
- Gary Tauchen
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Powers: 10,508
- Gary Tauchen: 15,423
District 7
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Peggy Krusick: 944 - Incumbent Krusick first assumed office in 1983.
- Daniel Riemer: 1,908
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Daniel Riemer: 16,664
District 8
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Laura Manriquez: 299
- Jocasta Zamarripa: 599 Incumbent Zamarripa first assumed office in 2011.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jocasta Zamarripa: 7,869
District 9
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jose Guzman: 407
- Josh Zepnick: 781 Incumbent Zepnick first assumed office in 2003.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Josh Zepnick: 14,635
District 10
Note: Incumbent Democrat Elizabeth Coggs did not seek re-election. She instead ran for State Senate District 6.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Harriet Callier: 193 (withdrew)
- Millie Coby: 1,974
- Ieshuh Griffin: 216
- Sandy Pasch: 3,684 Incumbent Pasch first assumed office in District 22 in 2009.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sandy Pasch: 20,038
District 11
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Mandela Barnes: 2,596
- Jason Fields: 1,206 - Incumbent Fields first assumed office in 2005.
- Mandela Barnes: 2,596
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mandela Barnes: 16,403
District 12
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Mario Hall: 762
- Frederick Kessler: 1,937 Incumbent Kessler first assumed office in 2005.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Frederick Kessler: 16,193
District 13
Note: Incumbent Democrat David Cullen did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Rob Hutton: 5,351
- Nate Ristow: 955
- Thomas Schellinger: 2,968
- Rob Hutton: 5,351
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Pokrandt: 13,258
- Rob Hutton: 20,367
District 14
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dale Kooyenga Incumbent Kooyenga first assumed office in 2011.
- Dale Kooyenga
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chris Rockwood: 14,490
- Dale Kooyenga: 20,976
District 15
Note: Incumbent Democrat Tony Staskunas did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Chuck Garrigues: 360
- Cindy Moore: 654
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Cindy Moore: 12,668
- Joe Sanfelippo: 17,745
District 16
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Leon Young Incumbent Young first assumed office in 1993.
- Leon Young
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Leon Young: 16,881
District 17
Note: Incumbent Democrat Barbara Toles did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Sam Coleman: 548
- Tracey Dent: 1,072
- La Tonya Johnson: 2,054
- Fred Royal: 1,093
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
- August 14 Independent primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- La Tonya Johnson: 20,288
- Anthony Edwards: 3,573
District 18
Note: Incumbent Democrat Tamara Grigsby did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Lisa Brown: 139
- James Dieter: 355
- Jarett Fields: 808
- Michael Glabere: 169
- Evan Goyke: 1,637
- Ty Jackson: 317
- Andrew Parker: 335
- Lashawndra Vernon: 639
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
August 14 Libertarian Party of Wisconsin primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Evan Goyke: 16,276
- Melba Morris-Page: 2,140
District 19
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jon Richards Incumbent Richards first assumed office in 1999.
- Jon Richards
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
- August 14 Independent primary:
Note: Kenneth Morgan initially indicated interest in running, but his name failed to appear on the official list.[6][7]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jon Richards: 24,856
District 20
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Christine Sinicki Incumbent Sinicki first assumed office in 1999.
- Christine Sinicki
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Kristan Harris: 1,117
- Molly McGartland: 2,582
November 6 General election candidates:
- Christine Sinicki: 16,995
- Molly McGartland: 12,500
District 21
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Mark Honadel Incumbent Honadell first assumed office in 2003.
- Mark Honadel
August 14 Forward Wisconsin primary:
Note: Mike Schmidt originally filed to run, but his name no longer appears on the official candidate list.[8][9]
November 6 General election candidates:
- William Kurtz: 11,921
- Mark Honadel: 17,403
District 22
- August 14 Democratic primary:
Chad Bucholtz was removed from the initial candidate list.[10]
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Nick Oliver: 1,675
- Don Pridemore: 8,290 Incumbent Pridemore first assumed office in District 99 in 2005.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Don Pridemore: 23,817
District 23
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jim Ott Incumbent Ott first assumed office in 2007.
- Jim Ott
November 6 General election candidates:
- Cris Rogers: 13,669
- Jim Ott: 22,536
District 24
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dan Knodl Incumbent Knodl first assumed office in 2009.
- Dan Knodl
November 6 General election candidates:
- Shan Haqqi: 12,594
- Dan Knodl: 20,932
District 25
Note: Independent Incumbent Robert Ziegelbauer did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jim Brey: 903
- Luke Bushman: 244
- Ron Gruett: 330
- Bernie Starzewski: 705
- Jim Brey: 903
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Mike Howe: 1,362
- Barry Nelson: 1,066
- Jason Sladky: 723
- Paul Tittl: 3,589
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Brey: 11,947
- Paul Tittl: 16,287
District 26
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Michael Endsley: 5,144 Incumbent Endsley first assumed office in 2011.
- Devin Lemahieu: 3,427
- Michael Endsley: 5,144
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Helmke: 14,257
- Michael Endsley: 15,018
District 27
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Steve Kestell Incumbent Kestell first assumed office in 1999.
- Steve Kestell
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steven Bauer: 13,148
- Steve Kestell: 18,101
District 28
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Erik Severson Incumbent Severson first assumed office in 2011.
- Erik Severson
November 6 General election candidates:
- Adam Bever: 12,347
- Erik Severson: 15,865
District 29
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- John Murtha Incumbent Murtha first assumed office in 2007.
- John Murtha
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Swanson: 12,004
- John Murtha: 15,237
District 30
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dean Knudson Incumbent Knudson first assumed office in 2011.
- Dean Knudson
November 6 General election candidates:
- Diane Odeen: 13,657
- Dean Knudson: 17,261
District 31
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Amy Loudenbeck Incumbent Loudenbeck first assumed office in 2011.
- Amy Loudenbeck
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ryan Schroeder: 12,653
- Amy Loudenbeck: 16,463
District 32
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Tyler August Incumbent August first assumed office in 2011.
- Tyler August
- August 14 Libertarian primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kim Peterson: 10,828
- Tyler August: 15,586
- David Stolow: 847
District 33
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Stephen Nass Incumbent Nass first assumed office in 1991.
- Stephen Nass
- August 14 Libertarian primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Scott Woods: 10,229
- Stephen Nass: 18,891
- Terry Virgil: 945
District 34
Note: Incumbent Republican Dan Meyer did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Roberta Retrum: 919
- Merlin Van Buren: 1,517
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Rob Swearingen: 5,161
- Alex Young: 1,780
- Rob Swearingen: 5,161
- August 14 Independent primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Merlin Van Buren: 12,297
- Rob Swearingen: 19,442
- Todd Albano: 791
- Kevin Fitzpatrick: 1,469
District 35
Note: Incumbent Republican Tom Tiffany did not seek re-election. He instead ran for State Senate District 12.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- August 14 Independent primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kevin Koth: 12,149
- Mary Czaja: 15,481
- Patrick Tjugum: 1,397
District 36
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jeffrey Mursau Incumbent Mursau first assumed office in 2005.
- Jeffrey Mursau
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dorothy Kegley: 10,997
- Jeffrey Mursau: 15,886
District 37
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Mary Arnold: 1,470
- Laura Cotting: 610
- Mary Arnold: 1,470
- August 14 GOP primary:
- James Braughler: 764
- John Jagler: 3,412
- Steve Kauffeld: 1,227
- James Romlein: 655
- Chris Ruetten: 475
- August 14 Independent primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mary Arnold: 13,289
- John Jagler: 15,799
Note: James Kilian did not appear on the final candidate list.[11]
District 38
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Joel Kleefisch Incumbent Kleefisch first assumed office in 2005.
- Joel Kleefisch
- August 14 Libertarian primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Scott Michalak: 12,795
- Joel Kleefisch: 19,181
- Leroy Watson: 788
District 39
Note: Incumbent Republican Jeff Fitzgerald did not seek re-election. He instead ran for the U.S. Senate.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Mark Born: 4,023
- Tracy Heron: 1,554
- Don Lechner: 2,381
- Mark Born: 4,023
November 6 General election candidates:
District 40
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No Democrat has filed to run for this seat.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Kevin Petersen Incumbent Petersen first assumed office in 2007.
- Kevin Petersen
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kevin Petersen: 21,127
District 41
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Joan Ballweg Incumbent Ballweg first assumed office in 2005.
- Joan Ballweg
November 6 General election candidates:
- Melissa Sorenson: 10,906
- Joan Ballweg: 15,035
District 42
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Keith Ripp Incumbent Ripp first assumed office in 2009.
- Keith Ripp
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paula Cooper: 12,567
- Keith Ripp: 16,394
District 43
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Andy Jorgensen Incumbent Jorgensen first assumed office in 2007.
- Andy Jorgensen
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Evan Wynn Incumbent Wynn first assumed office in 2011.
- Evan Wynn
November 6 General election candidates:
- Andy Jorgensen: 17,612
- Evan Wynn: 12,894
District 44
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Debra Kolste: 1,926
- Sam Liebert: 335
- Kevin Murray: 1,610
- Yuri Rashkin: 705
- Debra Kolste: 1,926
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Joe Knilans Incumbent Knilans first assumed office in 2011.
- Joe Knilans
November 6 General election candidates:
- Debra Kolste: 16,983
- Joe Knilans: 10,571
District 45
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Sheila De Forest: 1,071
- Janis Ringhand: 1,820 Incumbent Ringhand first assumed office in 2011.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Russell Rucker: 1,191
- Beth Schmidt: 1,697
- August 14 Independent primary:
Note: Anthony Wickersham originally indicated an interest in running for the seat, but his name failed to appear on the official candidate list[12]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Janis Ringhand: 15,753
- Beth Schmidt: 8,906
District 46
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Gary Hebl Incumbent Hebl first assumed office in 2005.
- Gary Hebl
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gary Hebl: 20,171
- Trish Schaefer: 10,951
District 47
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Amanda Hall: 1,457
- Robb Kahl: 3,037
- August 14 GOP primary:
August 14 Green Party primary:
Note: David Soumis originally indicated he would run, but his name failed to appear on the official candidate list.[13]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robb Kahl: 22,113
- Sandy Bakk: 9,054
District 48
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
- August 14 Libertarian primary:
- August 14 Independent primary:
Note: Matthew Schauenberg originally indicated he would run for the seat, but failed to appear on the official candidate list.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Melissa Sargent: 24,375
- Terry Gray: 4,849
District 49
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Travis Tranel: 3,773 Incumbent Tranel first assumed office in 2011.
- Dave Kuhle: 2,075
- Travis Tranel: 3,773
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carol Beals: 11,977
- Travis Tranel: 14,218
District 50
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Ed Brooks Incumbent Brooks first assumed office in 2009.
- Ed Brooks
- August 14 Libertarian Party of Wisconsin primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sarah Shanahan: 11,945
- Ed Brooks: 12,842
- Ben Olson: 725
District 51
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Pat Bomhack: 1,160
- Maureen May-Grimm: 1,838
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Howard Marklein Incumbent Marklein first assumed office in 2011.
- Howard Marklein
November 6 General election candidates:
- Maureen May-Grimm: 13,238
- Howard Marklein: 14,279
District 52
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jeremy Thiesfeldt Incumbent Thiesfeldt first assumed office in 2011.
- Jeremy Thiesfeldt
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul Czisny: 10,575
- Jeremy Thiesfeldt: 16,313
District 53
Note: Incumbent Republican Richard Spanbauer did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Ryan Flejter: 542
- Koby Schellenger: 169
- Joanne Staudacher: 420
- Ryan Flejter: 542
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Frank Frassetto: 1,962
- Michael Schraa: 4,403
- Kurt Schuller: 851
- August 14 Libertarian Party of Wisconsin primary:
Note: Dennis Wesenberg initially indicated interest in running, but his name failed to appear on the official candidate list.[14]
- August 14 Independent primary:
Note: Andrew Koerwitz initially indicated interest in running, but his name failed to appear on the official candidate list.[15]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ryan Flejter: 10,410
- Michael Schraa: 15,844
District 54
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Gordon Hintz Incumbent Hintz first assumed office in 2007.
- Gordon Hintz
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gordon Hintz: 17,400
- Paul Esslinger: 11,594
District 55
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dean Kaufert: 4,612 Incumbent Kaufert first assumed office in 1991.
- Jay Schroeder: 2,487
- Dean Kaufert: 4,612
- August 14 Libertarian Party primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Crail: 10,202
- Dean Kaufert: 19,142
- Rich Martin: 1,106
District 56
Note: Incumbent Republican Michelle Litjens did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Diana Lawrence: 344
- Richard Schoenbohm: 849
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dave Murphy: 3,639
- Jim Pleuss: 3,415
- Dave Murphy: 3,639
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard Schoenbohm: 13,071
- Dave Murphy: 18,306
District 57
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Penny Bernard Schaber Incumbent Schaber first assumed office in 2009.
- Penny Bernard Schaber
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Penny Bernard Schaber: 19,862
District 58
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No Democrats have filed to run for this seat.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Pat Strachota Incumbent Strachota first assumed office in 2005.
- Pat Strachota
November 6 General election candidates:
- Pat Strachota: 26,945
District 59
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No Democrats have filed to run for this seat.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Daniel LeMahieu Incumbent LeMahieu first assumed office in 2003.
- Daniel LeMahieu
- August 14 Independent primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Daniel LeMahieu: 25,172
Note: Douglas Vlotho did not appear on the final candidate list.
District 60
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Duey Stroebel Incumbent Stroebel first assumed office in 2011.
- Duey Stroebel
November 6 General election candidates:
- Perry Duman: 9,682
- Duey Stroebel: 23,905
District 61
Note: Incumbent Democrat Robert Turner did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- John Steinbrink Incumbent Steinbrink first assumed office in 1997.
- John Steinbrink
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Samantha Kerkman Incumbent Kerkman first assumed office in 2001.
- Samantha Kerkman
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Steinbrink: 13,186
- Samantha Kerkman: 16,589
District 62
Note: Incumbent Democrat Cory Mason is running for re-election in District 66.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Randy Bryce: 522
- Melissa Lemke: 1,202
- August 14 GOP primary:
- August 14 Libertarian Party primary:
Note: Troy Halversen initially indicated an interest in running, but did not appear on the official candidate list.[16]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Melissa Lemke: 15,054
- Tom Weatherston: 17,045
District 63
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Robin Vos Incumbent Vos first assumed office in 2005.
- Robin Vos
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kelley Albrecht: 12,637
- Robin Vos: 17,704
District 64
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Peter Barca Incumbent Barca first assumed office in 2009.
- Peter Barca
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Peter Barca: 20,264
District 65
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Dayvin Hallmon: 519
- Albert Namath: 180
- Tod Ohnstad: 2,083
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tod Ohnstad: 18,373
District 66
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Cory Mason Incumbent Mason first assumed office in 2007.
- Cory Mason
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Cory Mason: 16,830
District 67
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Tom Larson Incumbent Larson first assumed office in 2011.
- Tom Larson
- August 14 Libertarian primary:
Note: George Meyers initially indicated an interest in running but did not appear on the official candidate list.[17]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Deb Bieging: 13,325
- Tom Larson: 15,194
District 68
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Kathy Bernier Incumbent Bernier first assumed office in 2011.
- Kathy Bernier
November 6 General election candidates:
- Judy Smriga: 12,482
- Kathy Bernier: 13,758
District 69
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Scott Suder Incumbent Suder first assumed office in 1999.
- Scott Suder
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul Knoff: 9,998
- Scott Suder: 15,785
District 70
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Amy Vruwink Incumbent Vruwink first assumed office in 2003.
- Amy Vruwink
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dan Wald: 2,205
- Nancy VanderMeer: 3,125
November 6 General election candidates:
- Amy Vruwink: 13,518
- Nancy VanderMeer: 13,374
District 71
Note: Incumbent Democrat Louis Molepske, Jr. did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Andrew Beveridge: 771
- Laura Hauser-Menting: 117
- Corey Ladick: 1,339
- Tom Mallison: 142
- Jeri McGinley: 836
- Hans Schmid: 101
- Katrina Shankland: 1,383
- Robert Steinke: 118
- David Verhage: 319
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Katrina Shankland: 17,619
- Patrick Testin: 11,279
District 72
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Scott Krug Incumbent Krug first assumed office in 2011.
- Scott Krug
November 6 General election candidates:
- Justin Pluess: 14,029
- Scott Krug: 14,138
District 73
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Nick Milroy Incumbent Milroy first assumed office in 2009.
- Nick Milroy
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Nick Milroy: 22,686
District 74
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Janet Bewley Incumbent Bewley first assumed office in 2011.
- Janet Bewley
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Janet Bewley: 18,582
- John Sendra: 12,911
District 75
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Roger Rivard Incumbent Rivard first assumed office in 2011.
- Roger Rivard
November 6 General election candidates:
- Stephen Smith: 14,456
- Roger Rivard: 13,841
District 76
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Chris Taylor Incumbent Taylor first assumed office in 2011.
- Chris Taylor
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
- August 14 Independent primary:
Note: Jeremy Ryan indicated he would run, but his name did not appear on the official candidate list.[18]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chris Taylor: 31,663
District 77
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Terese Berceau - Incumbent Berceau first assumed office in 1999.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Terese Berceau: 27,622
District 78
Note: Incumbent Democrat Mark Pocan did not seek re-election. He instead ran for Wisconsin's 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives.[19]
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Christopher Fisher: 497
- Brett Hulsey: 5,215 Incumbent Hulsey first assumed office in 2011.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
- August 14 Green Party primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brett Hulsey: 22,853
- Jonathan Dedering: 7,323
District 79
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Dianne Hesselbein: 3,590
- Ellen Lindgren: 1,885
- Dianne Hesselbein: 3,590
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
- August 14 Libertarian primary:
Note: Carl Skalitzky initially indicated an interest in running but did not appear on the official candidate list.[20]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dianne Hesselbein: 24,683
District 80
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Sondy Pope-Roberts: 2,815 Incumbent Pope-Roberts first assumed office in 2003.
- Charles Uphoff: 476
- Joseph Wineke: 2,461
- Sondy Pope-Roberts: 2,815
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sondy Pope-Roberts: 20,864
- Tom Lamberson: 11,771
District 81
Note: Incumbent Democrat Kelda Helen Roys did not seek re-election. She instead ran for Wisconsin's 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives.[21]
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Fred Clark Incumbent Clark first assumed office in 2009.
- Fred Clark
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Fred Clark: 17,829
- Scott Frostman: 10,995
District 82
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jeff Stone Incumbent Stone first assumed office in 1999.
- Jeff Stone
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kathleen Wied-Vincent: 11,896
- Jeff Stone: 18,032
District 83
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dave Craig Incumbent Craig assumed office in 2011.
- Dave Craig
November 6 General election candidates:
- James Brownlow: 9,967
- Dave Craig: 23,034
District 84
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Mike Kuglitsch Incumbent Kuglitsch first assumed office in 2011.
- Mike Kuglitsch
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jesse Roelke: 10,882
- Mike Kuglitsch: 18,379
District 85
Note: Incumbent Democrat Donna Seidel did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jeff Johnson: 1,050
- Mandy Wright: 1,626
- August 14 GOP primary:
- August 14 Libertarian Party primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mandy Wright: 13,930
- Patrick Snyder: 13,025
- Jim Maas: 1,047
District 86
Note: Incumbent Republican Jerry Petrowski won a seat in the State Senate in the June 5, 2012 recall elections.[22]
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Wayne Thorson: 1,430
- John Spiros: 3,985
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dennis Halkoski: 13,644
- John Spiros: 17,175
District 87
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Mary Williams Incumbent Williams first assumed office in 2003.
- Mary Williams
November 6 General election candidates:
- Elizabeth Riley: 11,100
- Mary Williams: 15,680
District 88
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- John Klenke Incumbent Klenke first assumed office in 2011.
- John Klenke
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ward Bacon: 13,085
- John Klenke: 14,445
District 89
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- John Nygren Incumbent Nygren first assumed office in 2007.
- John Nygren
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Reinhard: 11,129
- John Nygren: 16,081
District 90
Note: Incumbent Republican Karl Van Roy did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Joel Diny: 1,027
- David Vanderleest: 1,702
November 6 General election candidates:
- Eric Genrich: 11,353
- David Vanderleest: 7,432
District 91
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republicans filed for the seat.
- August 14 Independent primary:
Note: Frank Mooney initially indicated an interest in running but did not appear on the official candidate list.[23]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dana Wachs: 23,030
District 92
Note: Incumbent Democrat Mark Radcliffe did not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Chris Danou Incumbent Danou first assumed office in 2009.
- Chris Danou
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chris Danou: 20,308
District 93
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Warren Petryk Incumbent Petryk first assumed office in 2011.
- Warren Petryk
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeff Smith: 15,114
- Warren Petryk: 15,612
District 94
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Steve Doyle Incumbent Doyle first assumed office in 2011.
- Steve Doyle
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Bruce Evers: 2,364
- Kevin Hintz: 1,865
- Bruce Evers: 2,364
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steve Doyle: 18,566
- Bruce Evers: 12,068
District 95
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jill Billings Incumbent Billings first assumed office in 2011.
- Jill Billings
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No Republican has filed to run for this seat.
- August 14 Peoples Party primary:
Note: Eric Bahr initially indicated an interest in running but did not appear on the official candidate list.[24]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jill Billings: 22,531
District 96
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Lee Nerison Incumbent Nerison first assumed office in 2005.
- Lee Nerison
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Johnson: 10,426
- Lee Nerison: 15,344
District 97
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Bill Kramer Incumbent Kramer first assumed office in 2007.
- Bill Kramer
- August 14 Libertarian primary:
Note: Thomas Perry initially indicated an interest in running but did not appear on the official candidate list.[25]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Marga Krumins: 10,051
- Bill Kramer: 18,399
District 98
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Paul Farrow Incumbent Farrow first assumed office in 2011.
- Paul Farrow
November 6 General election candidates:
- Eric Prudent: 9,503
- Paul Farrow: 22,665
District 99
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Chris Kapenga Incumbent Kapenga first assumed office in 2011.
- Chris Kapenga
November 6 General election candidates:
- Thomas Hibbard: 8,166
- Chris Kapenga: 26,314
See also
External links
- Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, Official 2012 primary results
- Wisconsin Secretary of State - 2012 General Election Candidates by Office
References
- ↑ Follow the Money, Wisconsin
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Wisconsin Assembly 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Governing, "Redistricting's Impact on State Legislatures in 2012," September 14, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
- ↑ Journal Sentinel, "Walker signs legislation to redraw district boundaries," August 9, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
- ↑ WITI, "Court ruling ends redistricting lawsuit," April 12, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
- ↑ Government Accountability Board "Candidate List" Accessed August 1, 2012
- ↑ Government Accountability Board "Candidates for November" Accessed August 1, 2012
- ↑ South Milwaukee Blog "Competition For Mark Honadel: South Milwaukee Resident William Kurtz Running As A Democrat" Accessed August 1, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved June 12, 2012
- ↑ "Candidates on Ballot, Correction" "Wisconsin SOS," Accessed July 16, 2012
- ↑ Wi.gov "Candidates on the ballot," Accessed September 14, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved on June 12, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved on June 12, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved on June 12, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved on June 12, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved on June 12, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved on June 12, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved on June 12, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin State Journal "State Reps. Kelda Helen Roys, Mark Pocan to run for Congress," September 7, 2011
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved on June 12, 2012
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved on June 12, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved on June 12, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved on June 12, 2012
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